Will KPT kena?
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I don't think it is a crack down.
The bigger picture behind this, is the tussle between:
Established news organisations with reporters/editors with journalistic principles to follow
against
Social media where anyone & everyone says his opinion in a blog sometimes without solid research and also without the responsibility of representing a major newspaper
The bigger picture behind this, is the tussle between:
Established news organisations with reporters/editors with journalistic principles to follow
against
Social media where anyone & everyone says his opinion in a blog sometimes without solid research and also without the responsibility of representing a major newspaper
kei1309
Senior Member
does Yahoo! News Singapore count as one of these? :bsmilie:
hanzohattori
Senior Member
I think its disguised censorship.. of course there are issues like irresponsible journalism, FUD, etc
But is censorship the right approach to this? How about educating the people to distinguish and interpret the news.
This is a very short sighted, short term solution
Btw I like yahoo news sg :bsmilie:
But is censorship the right approach to this? How about educating the people to distinguish and interpret the news.
This is a very short sighted, short term solution
Btw I like yahoo news sg :bsmilie:
If you read carefully, you will know blogs and social media is not even covered by this ruling. I think you missed the big picture totally.
UncleFai
Senior Member
https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/mdas-new-licensing-regime-evokes-backlash-online
The MDA also responded to socio-political website The Online Citizen’s (TOC) claim that its current reach meets the licensing criteria, citing its internal data. “TOC does not currently fall within the online licensing framework. Should MDA determine later that they ought to be individually licensed, they will be notified,” the MDA spokesman said.
In other words, now no does not mean future no. Up to MDA to decide.
edutilos-
Senior Member
And your point is?
Just to point out that saying that something can be done and hinting that it could be done later on actually doesn't say anything.
For example, I can jump off a building right now, and I can decide on that later on. Does it mean that I'm suicidal?
hanzohattori
Senior Member
The more suitable example is that we already know you are suicidal.. thus allowing you to jump off buildings is a bad idea.
Good rule of law is a set of rules that have well defined boundaries.
Foxshade
Senior Member
Don't be lidat lah. When ppl dun change the rule,e.g caning, it's called draconian. Of course MDA dun wan this rule also called draconian rite? ;p
hanzohattori
Senior Member
Another theory.. maybe the minister just found out MDA people have nothing to do in office, so he drafted this scheme for them to monitor
At least now they can read yahoo news sg all day and don't have to come up with an excuse :bsmilie:
At least now they can read yahoo news sg all day and don't have to come up with an excuse :bsmilie:
Mr. Brown has sought clarification. See his website.
If your online media/facebook page/blog/(and whatever you want to call it), etc... fits the two conditions:
it will invite a closer look and be evaluated accordingly.
Having said that, I still think it is OK and feel that there is nothing sinister about it.
If your online media/facebook page/blog/(and whatever you want to call it), etc... fits the two conditions:
it will invite a closer look and be evaluated accordingly.
Having said that, I still think it is OK and feel that there is nothing sinister about it.
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giantcanopy
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I hope not. Yahoo.sg saved me more than 20 bucks a month so that I may have a prata kosong every morning before work. And if I save up that prata money for 2 months, I could go alone for a ride on Flyer with some spare change!
Once you see this, you will be more acquainted with MDA Style ..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksw2UqTyhhc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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giantcanopy
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Back to the drawing board.. BBC must pay 50k too.
Nope. BBC is not SG-based. Thus outside of mda jurisdiction
This new rule is not aimed at large established foreign media organisations like BBC or CNN, with their own colossal journalistic resources; and who would already be licensed if it was necessary.
It is aimed at the small currently unlicensed media websites that:
(i) report an average of at least one article per week on Singapore’s news and current affairs over a period of two months, and (ii) are visited by at least 50,000 unique IP addresses from Singapore each month over a period of two months.
It is aimed at the small currently unlicensed media websites that:
(i) report an average of at least one article per week on Singapore’s news and current affairs over a period of two months, and (ii) are visited by at least 50,000 unique IP addresses from Singapore each month over a period of two months.
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Shizuma
Senior Member
Oppression of information again...
if cannot shut down the alternative websites
must shut them up...
Finland is an excellent example of high trust in public institutions and where press freedom is high. They are not mutually exclusive.
Wise man tell me:
"If you don't stink
you won't need so much perfume"
if cannot shut down the alternative websites
must shut them up...
Finland is an excellent example of high trust in public institutions and where press freedom is high. They are not mutually exclusive.
Wise man tell me:
"If you don't stink
you won't need so much perfume"
kei1309
Senior Member
if you wear too much perfume, you'd stink too :bsmilie:
anyway, i support the idea.
most of the so-called "media outlets" post nothing but rubbish.
take Stomp! or TRS, TRE and TOC for example. nothing but assumptions, mostly inacurate drivel that stirs hatred and dissent.
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